e-bikes

Across Britain, in garages, sheds, under a tarpaulin at the bottom of the garden, lie millions of bicycles - some missing only a little air in the tyres or a dab of chain oil - gathering dust. These bikes are a sleeping giant of active travel: Owned but unused, ready to roll, if only they were invited back onto the road.

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When we picture Dutch cycling infrastructure, it’s often thegrand gestures that come to mind: Vast bike parking garages that swallowthousands of bicycles, sweeping bridges that arc gracefully over water, and billiardtable-smooth segregated lanes thronged with riders. But beyond the flagshipprojects lies something more quietly revolutionary.

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Now the sun’s made a grand entrance, it’s time to dig out the shades. If you’re after a pair that won’t rinse your bank account and look just as decent at the pub as they do on the pedals, the unisex Swick range from Tifosi is a solid shout. They’re unbder £30, practical, comfortable, and – whisper it – not hideous. Which, in the world of sporty eyewear, is practically a revolution.

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We love cargo bikes. The way they transform your life – making the school run, big shop, or impromptu picnic feel effortless. But let’s be honest: they’re not cheap. Nor are they easy to store in the kinds of homes and flats many of us live in.So, inspired by the creations of Heath Robinson, we decided to build our own cargo trailer. Our aim? To create something big enough to carry serious stuff, easy to store when not in use – and ideally, something that doesn’t scream “steal me” to opportunistic thieves. Enter the wheelie bin trailer.

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Well, here’s a plot twist no one saw coming: James May – yes, that James May – has finally said what many of us have been shouting into traffic fumes for years. Cars don’t belong in cities. Not just that they’re a bit annoying, or need managing – but that, deep down, they simply don’t fit.

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